September 12, 2009

Former WWE Superstar faces felony drug charges.: Recently departed WWE Superstar Jeff Hardy was arrested on felony drug trafficking charges at his home in North Carolina. Hardy, who let his contract expire with the WWE and did not sign a new one, has a history of drug abuse and received two strikes against himself for violating the WWE's Wellness Policy instituted in 2007. Several people in the industry have been quick to defend Hardy including former WWE star Lance Storm.

Based on the drugs found and his prior history, not surprising. Echoing on Lance's blog, I'd tend to think the quantity found is evident of his drug use- chiefly of the pain killer realm with the crazy stunts he's done over the years- and not so much selling.

It's yet another black eye for wrestling. Is it any wonder that my fellow hardcore fans and myself are losing interest. Just how sleazy can one business be? (And believe me, unless you follow the insider stuff really closely, you have no idea.)